Why is Moses important in understanding who Christ is?

Moses' significance extends beyond mere historical account; he serves as a profound foreshadowing of Christ in multiple dimensions. As a deliverer appointed by God, Moses led Israel from captivity in Egypt, paralleling Jesus’ divine appointment to redeem believers from sin’s oppression. The entire narrative of Moses' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land highlights the greater spiritual journey believers undertake through Christ to eternal life.

Moreover, Moses' role as mediator of the first covenant reflects the redemptive work of Christ, who functions as the mediator of the new covenant. While Moses delivered the law from Mount Sinai, Christ, as the supreme lawgiver, provides the Gospel, which fulfills and transcends the law. This typology stresses the importance of recognizing Jesus as the culmination of the covenant history established through figures like Moses, confirming the intricate web of God’s salvation story woven throughout Scripture.